The Bengals signed free agent Lucas Patrick to add experience to the offensive line room. Here are five facts to know about the new Bengals offensive lineman.
1. Experience
Patrick, 31, was an undrafted free agent in 2017 and now enters his 10th NFL season. He has started on three NFL lines over the course of nearly a decade — the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints — and has 64 career starts.
2. Versatility
Patrick has started at multiple positions along the offensive line, including both guard spots and center. He started at all three spots over a seven-week stretch with the Bears in 2022.
"There's probably been a few games in my career where I've played different positions," Patrick told Bengals.com senior writer Geoff Hobson. "That's something I pride myself on. Being ready when my number is called."
3. The Brotherhood
Patrick attended Duke University from 2011-2015, majoring in history with a focus on the post-Enlightenment period in Europe. Patrick is the second Blue Devil currently on the Bengals' roster, joining LB Shaka Heyward.
4. Special Teams Ace
Believe it or not, the 313-pound offensive lineman has some special teams stats to his name: Patrick fielded two kickoffs for the Packers in 2018, returning them for 23 total yards, including a long of 15 yards.
5. High School Highlights
A three-year letterman at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Patrick was ranked as highly as the No. 25 guard prospect in the nation by ESPN.com. He was named first team all state in 2010, serving as team captain. Patrick helped lead Brentwood to three playoff berths and 29 wins over three seasons.
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New Orleans Saints guard Lucas Patrick (62) lines up during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints linebacker Lucas Patrick (62) in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New Orleans Saints guard Lucas Patrick (62) defends during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints guard Lucas Patrick (62) drinks from a Gatorade battle before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) arrives on the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Chicago Bears guard Lucas Patrick (62) blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Green Bay Packers center Lucas Patrick (62) looks to make a block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Green Bay Packers center Lucas Patrick (62) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
